Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
I guess if the snow got deep & you wanted more flotation over it, but I'm just guessing. lots of ppl prefer wide snow tires regardless of depth. most of my use was on plowed & paved roads, so getting down to the pavement or ice is what I wanted
Yep, it is about tradeoffs. I actually prefer a WIDER tire so I can run lower pressure and get better traction on ice. Punching through snow isn't as big a deal for my winter riding. The best width, as you suggest, is the tire width that works best for your winter conditions.